Mumbai owes a lot to the Parsi community be it the far sightedness of its visionary thinkers. or their benevolence that helped set up some of the city’s most well-known landmarks, educational and health institutions. In the same breath, the community is also known and loved for its quirky and ‘ unique sense of humor.… Continue reading BAWATIPS: Tips for a Majja Ni Life
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K R Cama Oriental Institute
Not just Parsi: The K R Cama Oriental Institute, soon to turn 100, has a wealth of resources and a willingness to share By M Saraswathy | Business Standard Parsi culture and art are dying out — so goes the general perception. But here is an institute that is helping to record and uphold both.… Continue reading K R Cama Oriental Institute
Navroze Mubarak 2012
Parsi Khabar takes this opportunity to wish all our readers a very Happy Jamshedi Navroze. May the festive season bring happiness and prosperity, peace and understanding, good health and long lives to all our families and friends. The above picture is the Haft Seen table set up by Parsi Khabar editor, Mehernaaz Shovir Irani at… Continue reading Navroze Mubarak 2012
Feroza Seervai: An Obituary
OBITUARY: A DEVOTEE OF TRUTH FEROZA SEERVAI, 89, died at Mumbai on Monday, 5th March With a husband as legendary as H.M. Seervai, one would have expected his wife to have played second fiddle. One meeting with Feroza would have convinced you that this was not at all the case. By Burgis Desai | Mumbai… Continue reading Feroza Seervai: An Obituary
Learning Parsipanu: A Book Review
LEARNING ‘PARSIPANU’ with Meher & Sarosh by Silloo Mehta 350 pages, richly illustrated, hardbound Published by The Mazdayasnie Connection November 2011 This unique wonderful book meant for parents and children is a visual delight. It is a fun filled treasure trove of religiosity and knowledge. Silloo Mehta has authored several illustrated books such as… Continue reading Learning Parsipanu: A Book Review
Noshir Mistry: Ace Cyclist at the Australian National Championship
Indian Australian cycling ace Nosh Mistry has won a bronze medal at the 2012 Cycling Australia Masters National Championships. The prestigious annual event was held at the Dunc Gray Velodrome in Bankstown recently. Representing the St George Cycling Club in the Masters 2 age category (35-39 yrs), Mistry competed in the 3000m Individual Pursuit as… Continue reading Noshir Mistry: Ace Cyclist at the Australian National Championship
Noruz: The Definitive Primer on This Important Zarathushti Day
The below is an extensive article about all aspects of Noruz, or Navroz as the Parsis of India call it. This detailed primer has been put together by Mr. Jehangir M. Darabna. The content below is an amalgamation of text from various sources, and is intended to serve as a comprehensive guide to the festival… Continue reading Noruz: The Definitive Primer on This Important Zarathushti Day
